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Dr. Kelsey Forest
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Comenzando terapia puede ser emocionante pero también intimidante, y encontrando la mejor opción para Ud., su hijo/a, o su familia es muy importante. Mi intención es animar a las personas para que encuentren paz, compasión, satisfecho y conexión en sus vidas. Imagínese libre de pensamientos y sentimientos repetitivos, dañosos, y espantosos; sereno y presente incluso en días difíciles, capaz de vivir y conectado al amor. Si Ud. o su hijo tiene preocupos de aislamiento, autoestima, ansiedad, tristeza, o problemas con comportamiento y emociones, estoy aquí para apoyarse.
Comenzando terapia puede ser emocionante pero también intimidante, y encontrando la mejor opción para Ud., su hijo/a, o su familia es muy importante. Mi intención es animar a las personas para que encuentren paz, compasión, satisfecho y conexión en sus vidas. Imagínese libre de pensamientos y sentimientos repetitivos, dañosos, y espantosos; sereno y presente incluso en días difíciles, capaz de vivir y conectado al amor. Si Ud. o su hijo tiene preocupos de aislamiento, autoestima, ansiedad, tristeza, o problemas con comportamiento y emociones, estoy aquí para apoyarse.
(831) 604-2114 View (831) 604-2114
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Serenity Serseción
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Jose, CA 95128
Dr. Serseción is a genderqueer, Latinx, a licensed psychologist with 15+ years of experience as a therapist. Dr. Serseción is a native Spanish speaker from Puerto Rico, providing treatment in English and Spanish. In addition, Dr. Sersecion provides workshops on various topics such as cultural humility, and working with diverse populations. They work with the following communities: LGBTQ+ population, polyamory community, Latinx community, DID/ plural community, geek community, video game community, and various others.
Dr. Serseción is a genderqueer, Latinx, a licensed psychologist with 15+ years of experience as a therapist. Dr. Serseción is a native Spanish speaker from Puerto Rico, providing treatment in English and Spanish. In addition, Dr. Sersecion provides workshops on various topics such as cultural humility, and working with diverse populations. They work with the following communities: LGBTQ+ population, polyamory community, Latinx community, DID/ plural community, geek community, video game community, and various others.
(650) 946-1649 View (650) 946-1649
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Kevin Graves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I enjoy making music, tutoring Spanish, writing, being a guncle, sunset hikes, and advocating for equity.
“Bridging is the work of opening the gate to the stranger, within and without.” – Gloria E. Anzaldúa. You’re at an inflection point. The ground has shifted; you find yourself on rocky terrain. The trail’s end is hazy, but you catch a glimpse: the outline of a hopeful future, somehow. Let us nurture those neglected pieces of yourself too oft ignored. With sincerity, compassion, and levity, I offer steady company on your voyage. You’ll discover bridges to yourself, your loved ones, and the goals that matter to you. The discourse shall be rich; the reflection, deep; the change, meaningful. You needn’t travel alone.
I enjoy making music, tutoring Spanish, writing, being a guncle, sunset hikes, and advocating for equity.
“Bridging is the work of opening the gate to the stranger, within and without.” – Gloria E. Anzaldúa. You’re at an inflection point. The ground has shifted; you find yourself on rocky terrain. The trail’s end is hazy, but you catch a glimpse: the outline of a hopeful future, somehow. Let us nurture those neglected pieces of yourself too oft ignored. With sincerity, compassion, and levity, I offer steady company on your voyage. You’ll discover bridges to yourself, your loved ones, and the goals that matter to you. The discourse shall be rich; the reflection, deep; the change, meaningful. You needn’t travel alone.
(310) 742-0939 View (310) 742-0939
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Ayuja Dixit
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
I speak Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish fluently where I am able to flow between languages to experience meaning making.
Hello, my name is Ayuja (ah- you- Jha). I am a an Associate with The Effective Therapy Group. If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step in finding ways to better support your mental health. We can become weighed down by anxiety, depression, racing thoughts and fears. If that wasn’t bad enough, the feelings of guilt which can cause us to lose our parts of identity, motivation and meaning. In working with clients my intention is to help you move from fear to fulfillment.
I speak Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish fluently where I am able to flow between languages to experience meaning making.
Hello, my name is Ayuja (ah- you- Jha). I am a an Associate with The Effective Therapy Group. If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step in finding ways to better support your mental health. We can become weighed down by anxiety, depression, racing thoughts and fears. If that wasn’t bad enough, the feelings of guilt which can cause us to lose our parts of identity, motivation and meaning. In working with clients my intention is to help you move from fear to fulfillment.
(424) 317-9952 View (424) 317-9952
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Aba Horthy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066  (Online Only)
I also speak Spanish & Hungarian.
I am a queer multicultural nonbinary AuDHD therapist who creates a nonjudgemental space for their clients. I mainly focus on the trans and nonbinary experience, complex trauma, chronic/terminal illnesses, ADHD/autism and grief/loss. I have clinical and personal experiences regarding my specializations. I have a deep capacity for working with trauma & supporting clients who think their story is “too heavy” for others to bear. I am really good at helping you (re)connect with who you are, who you want to be & figuring out how self-care looks like for you. Whatever we work on, I will create a safe environment and affirm your experience.
I also speak Spanish & Hungarian.
I am a queer multicultural nonbinary AuDHD therapist who creates a nonjudgemental space for their clients. I mainly focus on the trans and nonbinary experience, complex trauma, chronic/terminal illnesses, ADHD/autism and grief/loss. I have clinical and personal experiences regarding my specializations. I have a deep capacity for working with trauma & supporting clients who think their story is “too heavy” for others to bear. I am really good at helping you (re)connect with who you are, who you want to be & figuring out how self-care looks like for you. Whatever we work on, I will create a safe environment and affirm your experience.
(310) 564-1408 View (310) 564-1408
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Laura Minero
Psychologist, PhD, LP, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90044  (Online Only)
You have already taken an enormous step towards your healing by beginning to look for a therapist, so first take a moment to express gratitude for yourself. You want to feel at ease, liberated, seen, understood, connected to others, and comfortable taking up space. I can help! As a 2-SQT/LGBTQ+ Affirming, Anti-Racist, Trauma-Informed, Intersectional, and Liberation-Based therapist, I acknowledge that systemic harm, like white supremacy, generational trauma, and the violence and abuse that is perpetuated by trauma and oppression can have deep, lasting scars that that impact our relationships with ourselves and others.
You have already taken an enormous step towards your healing by beginning to look for a therapist, so first take a moment to express gratitude for yourself. You want to feel at ease, liberated, seen, understood, connected to others, and comfortable taking up space. I can help! As a 2-SQT/LGBTQ+ Affirming, Anti-Racist, Trauma-Informed, Intersectional, and Liberation-Based therapist, I acknowledge that systemic harm, like white supremacy, generational trauma, and the violence and abuse that is perpetuated by trauma and oppression can have deep, lasting scars that that impact our relationships with ourselves and others.
(310) 928-9576 View (310) 928-9576
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Elizabeth Gonzalez Morales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90802
Welcome to our space! I recognize the effort It takes to see inside and looking for a therapist. With intergenerational(trauma), we learn to exist as a way to survive and move along life with little meaning. Still, we can transform that which no longer helps but harms. The journey of self-discovery and healing is one of most precious gifts we ca do for ourselves and our lineage. We may seek therapy to have healthier relationships with ourselves, partners, and others; feeling safer; reclaiming our identity; thrive authentically in the world; reparent our inner child; connect to our path in this lifetime; and healing the soul.
Welcome to our space! I recognize the effort It takes to see inside and looking for a therapist. With intergenerational(trauma), we learn to exist as a way to survive and move along life with little meaning. Still, we can transform that which no longer helps but harms. The journey of self-discovery and healing is one of most precious gifts we ca do for ourselves and our lineage. We may seek therapy to have healthier relationships with ourselves, partners, and others; feeling safer; reclaiming our identity; thrive authentically in the world; reparent our inner child; connect to our path in this lifetime; and healing the soul.
(424) 230-8720 View (424) 230-8720
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Elvina (Legal Name Vincent) Inzano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108
Let’s collaborate so we can work together to support your ongoing healing and growth. I work towards engaging from a compassionate, anti-oppressive, and trauma informed positionality. One of my focuses is on collaborating to better understand yourself as an integrated mind/body/spirit/social/relational being (soma) and reprocessing what your soma holds. Some of the ways in which we can do this is through building upon the stories that empower you and learning skills for personal and/or interpersonal fulfillment. We all deserve to live our lives liberated from the reactive survival responses of trauma.
Let’s collaborate so we can work together to support your ongoing healing and growth. I work towards engaging from a compassionate, anti-oppressive, and trauma informed positionality. One of my focuses is on collaborating to better understand yourself as an integrated mind/body/spirit/social/relational being (soma) and reprocessing what your soma holds. Some of the ways in which we can do this is through building upon the stories that empower you and learning skills for personal and/or interpersonal fulfillment. We all deserve to live our lives liberated from the reactive survival responses of trauma.
(619) 815-3363 View (619) 815-3363
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Mikaela A Wapman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakland, CA 94601
Many people want to change in some way: to feel more ease, more pleasure, less anxiety, more freedom, greater connection. I offer a reliably warm space for clients to discover what they want to feel and experience in their lives. With a balance of curiosity and direction, I partner with clients to understand their strengths and challenges, to take action in alignment with their desires. As clarity and agency develop, we stabilize and encourage the emerging self. I think of this process as cultivating the capacity to hold steady in ourselves to connect truly with others, so that we can feel a sense of vitality and ease in our lives.
Many people want to change in some way: to feel more ease, more pleasure, less anxiety, more freedom, greater connection. I offer a reliably warm space for clients to discover what they want to feel and experience in their lives. With a balance of curiosity and direction, I partner with clients to understand their strengths and challenges, to take action in alignment with their desires. As clarity and agency develop, we stabilize and encourage the emerging self. I think of this process as cultivating the capacity to hold steady in ourselves to connect truly with others, so that we can feel a sense of vitality and ease in our lives.
(510) 488-1327 View (510) 488-1327
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Sano Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90803
Are you at a point in your life where you feel you are ready for a change but don’t know where to start? Have you been struggling to take control of an addiction or compulsive behavior and have had no luck on you own? Are you overwhelmed with negative thoughts that leave you paralyzed to take action? Are you struggling to find or maintain healthy relationships with partners, family, friends, or co-workers? Perhaps you're just finally ready to work on yourself, level-up, and enrich your life by establishing a deeper relationship with YOU.
Are you at a point in your life where you feel you are ready for a change but don’t know where to start? Have you been struggling to take control of an addiction or compulsive behavior and have had no luck on you own? Are you overwhelmed with negative thoughts that leave you paralyzed to take action? Are you struggling to find or maintain healthy relationships with partners, family, friends, or co-workers? Perhaps you're just finally ready to work on yourself, level-up, and enrich your life by establishing a deeper relationship with YOU.
(562) 268-4191 View (562) 268-4191
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Hazel Hamann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123  (Online Only)
Are you queer and/or trans? Do you feel lost and disconnected from your daily life? Exhausted by life's endless responsibilities? Unhappy and dissatisfied with the relationships in your life? I believe in your capacity to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. I'm here to support your path there. I'm a queer, transgender, & Latinx therapist who has worked with my communities and beyond for 10+ years. I specialize in working with concerns related to relationships, life transitions, intimacy, gender, and sexuality. Let’s work together toward greater balance, growth, and freedom.
Are you queer and/or trans? Do you feel lost and disconnected from your daily life? Exhausted by life's endless responsibilities? Unhappy and dissatisfied with the relationships in your life? I believe in your capacity to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. I'm here to support your path there. I'm a queer, transgender, & Latinx therapist who has worked with my communities and beyond for 10+ years. I specialize in working with concerns related to relationships, life transitions, intimacy, gender, and sexuality. Let’s work together toward greater balance, growth, and freedom.
(858) 251-8653 View (858) 251-8653
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Jaxx Alutalica
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94109
As a sex therapist, I specialize in topics surrounding BDSM and kink, sex work, polyamory, gender identity and queer issues. Whether you're inspired to explore new aspects of your gender or sexual identity, seeking to reignite intimacy, rekindle passion, entertain untapped desires, or reconnect with your deep felt sense of self, all of you is welcome in my office. We often find ourselves longing to seek more congruence in our lives, to weave together all the pieces of ourselves to step into our wisdom and grow our self expression. Learning to deepen the intimacy with yourself and others is the first step along a lifelong journey.
As a sex therapist, I specialize in topics surrounding BDSM and kink, sex work, polyamory, gender identity and queer issues. Whether you're inspired to explore new aspects of your gender or sexual identity, seeking to reignite intimacy, rekindle passion, entertain untapped desires, or reconnect with your deep felt sense of self, all of you is welcome in my office. We often find ourselves longing to seek more congruence in our lives, to weave together all the pieces of ourselves to step into our wisdom and grow our self expression. Learning to deepen the intimacy with yourself and others is the first step along a lifelong journey.
(415) 360-6832 View (415) 360-6832
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Krista Gaston
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94142  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer individual services to youth 16 and up! I especially am interested in supporting queer-identified folks, caregivers (mental health providers, teachers, parents, caregivers, nurses, ), creators and change-makers. Re-orienting to life sustaining processes when healing from trauma or navigating life's transitional moments, is a constant practice. Ideally I work with folks who want a deeper understanding of their inner-workings as well as grow into their most empowered self. And build the resources to maintain that empowered self.
I offer individual services to youth 16 and up! I especially am interested in supporting queer-identified folks, caregivers (mental health providers, teachers, parents, caregivers, nurses, ), creators and change-makers. Re-orienting to life sustaining processes when healing from trauma or navigating life's transitional moments, is a constant practice. Ideally I work with folks who want a deeper understanding of their inner-workings as well as grow into their most empowered self. And build the resources to maintain that empowered self.
(628) 257-2470 View (628) 257-2470
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Donny Guevara Beltran
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90814
Whether you are coming in experienced in therapy, no experience, with specific goals, or just checking in, I am glad you are here. Over my years of service I have emphasized the importance of representation in the mental health field. As a Queer Latinx therapist I incorporate my education in Women's Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Chicanx Studies into my theoretical framework. It can be difficult asking for help but I am glad you are taking this first step. También ofrezco servicios en Español y creo en la importancia de recibir terapia en el idioma en el que se sienta más cómodo.
Whether you are coming in experienced in therapy, no experience, with specific goals, or just checking in, I am glad you are here. Over my years of service I have emphasized the importance of representation in the mental health field. As a Queer Latinx therapist I incorporate my education in Women's Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Chicanx Studies into my theoretical framework. It can be difficult asking for help but I am glad you are taking this first step. También ofrezco servicios en Español y creo en la importancia de recibir terapia en el idioma en el que se sienta más cómodo.
(323) 274-2711 View (323) 274-2711
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ProWellness Academy
PsyD, pd23205
Verified Verified
The Professional Wellness Academy specializes in focused, integrated Counseling Treatment. ProWellness Academy services individuals, Hospitals, facilities and MAT physician’s patients suffering from Substance Use and/or Behavioral Wellness Disorders. ProWellness Academy has office locations in most major cities and also provides seamless Hipaa Compliant TELEHEALTH software for the home bound; we are committed to evidence-based, “Whole Approach” to treatment that incorporates multidisciplinary modalities. Hand-in-hand with our professional network of therapists, counselors, physicians, and case managers; we pursue excellence.
The Professional Wellness Academy specializes in focused, integrated Counseling Treatment. ProWellness Academy services individuals, Hospitals, facilities and MAT physician’s patients suffering from Substance Use and/or Behavioral Wellness Disorders. ProWellness Academy has office locations in most major cities and also provides seamless Hipaa Compliant TELEHEALTH software for the home bound; we are committed to evidence-based, “Whole Approach” to treatment that incorporates multidisciplinary modalities. Hand-in-hand with our professional network of therapists, counselors, physicians, and case managers; we pursue excellence.
(805) 429-6049 View (805) 429-6049
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Nicole Penrod
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Calabasas, CA 91302  (Online Only)
Maybe you're a creative with big ideas and a lot on your plate. Maybe you're someone who always gets the job done, but you also find yourself saying "I just need to get through this (day/week/month) and then I'll be fine" with worrying regularity. You keep promising yourself you'll get your life together — whatever that means — but you just can't make it happen. Or maybe you're in the middle of a major career or life transition and just trying to figure out what comes next. Whether you're feeling stuck, stressed, frustrated, disconnected, or otherwise dissatisfied with your life, I'm here to help.
Maybe you're a creative with big ideas and a lot on your plate. Maybe you're someone who always gets the job done, but you also find yourself saying "I just need to get through this (day/week/month) and then I'll be fine" with worrying regularity. You keep promising yourself you'll get your life together — whatever that means — but you just can't make it happen. Or maybe you're in the middle of a major career or life transition and just trying to figure out what comes next. Whether you're feeling stuck, stressed, frustrated, disconnected, or otherwise dissatisfied with your life, I'm here to help.
(707) 797-9203 View (707) 797-9203
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Joy Jaco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90503  (Online Only)
I provide competent, compassionate mental health care with a flare of comic relief. I approach psychological work from a non-dualistic lens. I believe each of us has inherent wisdom and that we all need support and reminders to more readily access our internal and external resources. I look forward to walking side by side with you on your journey of growth, reflection, and healing. I'm skilled at providing in-depth mental health assessments/diagnostics to support clients in better understanding their challenges and I provide congruent coping strategies/treatment.
I provide competent, compassionate mental health care with a flare of comic relief. I approach psychological work from a non-dualistic lens. I believe each of us has inherent wisdom and that we all need support and reminders to more readily access our internal and external resources. I look forward to walking side by side with you on your journey of growth, reflection, and healing. I'm skilled at providing in-depth mental health assessments/diagnostics to support clients in better understanding their challenges and I provide congruent coping strategies/treatment.
(310) 307-3690 View (310) 307-3690
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Yaneth Puentes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Dimas, CA 91773
Yaneth Puentes, AMFT is a warm, kind, and compassionate therapist with a wealth of experience in the field of mental health. With a person-centered approach, Yaneth believes each person has the necessary tools and strengths to work collaboratively toward personal growth and self-discovery. By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, Yaneth can empower their clients to further explore their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. All while guiding clients in developing coping skills and the resilience to thrive by turning life’s puzzle pieces into a masterpiece, one session at a time.
Yaneth Puentes, AMFT is a warm, kind, and compassionate therapist with a wealth of experience in the field of mental health. With a person-centered approach, Yaneth believes each person has the necessary tools and strengths to work collaboratively toward personal growth and self-discovery. By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, Yaneth can empower their clients to further explore their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. All while guiding clients in developing coping skills and the resilience to thrive by turning life’s puzzle pieces into a masterpiece, one session at a time.
(626) 649-4406 View (626) 649-4406
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Rey Lockwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95834  (Online Only)
Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? I work with a variety of matters, ranging from depression and anxiety, to relationship struggles and psychosis. I seek people who are interested in making lasting changes to their inner lives and circumstances. In my practice, I provide you with a place to speak freely, so that through this unique experience of speaking, you can articulate your desire in a new way. I have extensive training and experience working with adults, youth, families and couples. I specialize in providing a place of discovery for people who are queer, trans, and gender expansive.
Are you ready for the work necessary to make real, enduring change? I work with a variety of matters, ranging from depression and anxiety, to relationship struggles and psychosis. I seek people who are interested in making lasting changes to their inner lives and circumstances. In my practice, I provide you with a place to speak freely, so that through this unique experience of speaking, you can articulate your desire in a new way. I have extensive training and experience working with adults, youth, families and couples. I specialize in providing a place of discovery for people who are queer, trans, and gender expansive.
(279) 201-6268 View (279) 201-6268
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Leslie Saavedraramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90005
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I have been practicing for the last 9 years. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, relationship struggles, and difficult life transitions. My goal is to assist my clients in improving their lives by taking a holistic, client-centered, integrative approach that is culturally affirming. I strive to create a safe space that is collaborative, non-judgmental, and strength-based, which aids in promoting healing.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, and I have been practicing for the last 9 years. I have extensive experience working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, relationship struggles, and difficult life transitions. My goal is to assist my clients in improving their lives by taking a holistic, client-centered, integrative approach that is culturally affirming. I strive to create a safe space that is collaborative, non-judgmental, and strength-based, which aids in promoting healing.
(310) 564-0663 View (310) 564-0663